Dozens Turn Out For CPS Lead Meetings

Chicago Public Schools is holding community meetings all this week to answer questions about lead found in the water at a number of the city's schools.

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So far, 27 of the 93 schools where tests show lead above the federal EPA’s standards. District officials will host two community meetings tonight at Michelle Clark High School at 4 p.m. and Walter Payton High School at 6 P.M. A couple dozen people showed up at the first of seven community meetings. WBEZ’s Becky Vevea was there.